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How did Senate races in Georgia, New Hampshire become too close to call?New polls show an underdog Democrat in Georgia and an underdog Republican in New Hampshire close on the heels of the Senate favorites in the two states.
Chris Christie sinking in New Jersey: Trouble for 2016?N.J. Gov. Chris Christie is increasingly unpopular in his home state, a new poll shows. That could take away a key selling point for the presidency, as it did for Mitt Romney.
Why so many House races (nearly all) are noncompetitiveThe outcome of 94 percent of House races is a foregone conclusion. If this happened in any country but the US, we'd question whether it was a democracy. The problem is our election system.聽
Food fight! Can food brands predict elections?People living near a Cracker Barrel are less likely to vote for Obama than those who live near Whole Foods. The food factor is even stronger if you compare voting preference and search traffic for Chic-fil-A and Starbucks.
Why Mitt Romney 2016 is gaining steam, even though Mitt isn't on boardMitt Romney was in Iowa last week, fueling 2016 talk despite indications he won't run. The speculation is a sign of how unsettled the Republican field remains.
In Kentucky Senate debate, both McConnell, Grimes duck a big questionIn a debate Monday in the Kentucky Senate race, Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes again refused to answer whether she voted for President Obama, while incumbent Sen. Mitch McConnell brushed past a question about climate change
Pundits decry Wendy Davis' wheelchair campaign ad. But what do Texans with disabilities think?Everyone from Mother Jones to Fox News has slammed the campaign spot, but the head of the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities says people are focusing on imagery rather than issues.
Watch Mitt Romney's joke about Obama: Funny and effective?Campaigning in Iowa for Republican senate candidate Joni Ernst, Mitt Romney took aim at President Obama with a humorous jab.聽
Bruce who? Michelle Obama flubs Iowa Senate candidate鈥檚 nameThe first lady, who flew in Friday to help sway undecided voters in the moderate state, repeatedly called Rep. Bruce Braley 'Bruce Bailey' during her speech. She's not the first.
A cautionary note: why polls in Election 2014 are all over the mapVoters aren't interested in 2014 midterm elections 聽鈥� a lack of enthusiasm that crosses party lines and all demographic groups. As a result, it's harder for pollsters to figure out who might actually turn out to vote in November. 聽
Chaos in the Senate race: Why 2014 is getting so hard to predictWith independent candidates making strong showings in South Dakota and Kansas, as well as the possibility of a runoff election in Louisiana or Georgia, control of the Senate may not be decided until well after Nov. 4.
Did US stop 10 IS fighters at the border or is it just fearmongering?Rep. Duncan Hunter (R) says that the US Border Patrol captured 'at least 10' Islamic State fighters, and that 'dozens more' are trying to infiltrate the US but not getting caught. US Homeland Security calls the claim 'categorically false.'
Ebola and the Islamic State: this election's October surprisesThe president鈥檚 largely ineffective responses to the threats of Ebola and the Islamic State have battered his approval ratings and made it harder for Democrats to swim away from his sinking ship.
Why NBC courted Jon Stewart for 'Meet the Press'The Sunday morning genre has been rather staid for decades now and bringing in Stewart could have been a game changer. But it may not have been good journalism.
Florida governor race: why bitter contest is heating up ahead of debateFlorida Gov. Rick Scott will debate former Gov. Charlie Crist Friday amid renewed allegations of personal finance disclosure violations against Scott.
Obama in the Golden State: Will he notice California's spoiled sunshine?Here's what the president may not see at his top-dollar fundraising events: California has the highest poverty rate, nearly the highest unemployment rate, and, according to CEOs, the worst business climate in the nation.聽
Leon Panetta: traitor, patriot 鈥� or something elseBooks by former presidential aides can also express the views of public servants who tried very hard to fulfill the responsibilities of their positions and, in so doing, clashed with their president.
Michelle Obama cuts ad for Wendy Davis in Texas. A boost?Michelle Obama is not campaigning in person for Texas gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis. In the last weeks before the midterm elections, she鈥檒l probably go in person only to where she might actually swing a race.
Can Ted Cruz save Pat Roberts in Kansas?Sen. Pat Roberts needs to rally conservatives to his side in a very tight race. With an appearance Thursday, Sen. Ted Cruz aims to help in trying to emphasize the Kansas senator's Republican credentials.
Election 2014: Obama woos Millennials at 'tech incubator'Young adults are critical to Democrats' chances in Nov. 4 midterms. President Obama will acknowledge their job and student-debt woes, while touting gains in health coverage and employment.聽
